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Seniors Charity Invitation Day – 26th July 2022

Seniors Charity Invitation Day – 26th July 2022
On Tuesday, 38 members of the Seniors section & their invited guests played in this year’s Seniors Invitation Day.

76 players gathered for registration & coffee & bacon rolls, ready for an 08:30 “shotgun start” on the Brownlow course.
The weather was kind, with the strong winds of the previous days having moved away & although fairly cloudy it was pleasant golfing conditions.

As expected, the course was presented excellently by the Course Manager & his team & the visitors were very complimentary on the condition of the golf course, many playing at home courses that do not have the benefit of fairway irrigation. 
After the round of golf, the clubhouse was filled with all the players and following a very welcome drink in the bar, enjoyed an excellent lunch, eating altogether in the Brownlow Suite.
The Seniors Invitation Day is the main Captains Charity fundraising day in the Seniors diary.  
A raffle was organised and drawn while lunch was taking place. Additionally, immediately following lunch an auction was carried out where various donated items and golf vouchers from Belton Park to Woodhall Spa, went under the hammer.
Over £2,700 was raised on the day in support of Prostate Cancer UK & Beaumont House Newark. An exceptionally generous effort from all those who took part in the day.
The competition was a Better ball Pairs, played for the “Ian Saunders Memorial Challenge Cup”.
Some excellent scores were returned but the winning pair on the day were:-

Tom Parry (Belton Park) & Robert Tallentire (Radcliffe on Trent) with 49 points!
It was without doubt a very successful day. 
So many, many thanks to all those who had a part to play in organising the day, helped on the day & especially to all those who took part.

Tim Stubbs
Senior Captain

Seniors Match Vs Sleaford (Away) – Thursday, May 5th.

Belton Park Seniors travelled to Sleaford GC for their 5th match of the season.

The weather proved to be excellent golfing conditions & the Sleaford golf course was in very good condition, so some excellent golf was played by players in both teams.

As expected, the matches were contested fairly & in the spirit of friendliness in keeping with the Senior's match ethos.

Sleaford GC were great hosts for the day with a warm welcome, homemade cakes & drinks at the Halfway house & following the golf a very enjoyable meal.

Sleaford Captain Kevin Crampton thanked Belton Park for resuming the fixture this year and hoped that we had had an enjoyable day & said he & his team were looking forward to the return match at Belton Park.

Captain Tim Stubbs replied by thanking his playing partner John Cooke & Kevin & his partner for a keenly contested match & all the Sleaford team for their hospitality throughout the day. He hoped that we can match their high standard in the return match at Belton Park

The result was then announced – Sleaford 4: Belton Park 4 ……Match Halved

1    Tim Stubbs & John Cooke                        Lost 2 Down
2    Mike Bower & James Wiggins                   Won 5&4
3    Les Watson & Gary Hill                             Won 6&4
4    Colin Mason & Howard Lockwood           Won 1 Up
5    Dave Lewis & Pete Long                            Lost 4&3
6    Martin Clarke & Derek Little                     Lost 7&5
7    Alan Addis & Bill Brogan                           Won 1 Up
8    Chris Holmes & Trevor Collis                    Lost 2 Down

The next Seniors Match is on Thursday, May 12th Away at Rufford Park.

Seniors Match vs Newark (Away) – Thursday, April 20th.

The Belton Park Seniors team travelled north up the A1 to Newark GC for their away match on Thursday, April 20th.

Newark course was in very good condition, with defined fairways & greens that were very firm but true & excellent to put on.

Playing conditions were very favourable as the weather was warm, sunny & with low winds.

The match was played in a great spirit of friendship with the Newark team & all the staff at the golf club being excellent hosts.

Following the match, Captain Tim Stubbs thanked Newark for the excellent meal & their hospitality throughout the day.

The course & conditions obviously suited the Belton Park team as they were able to secure a memorable victory over the Newark team 5½ to 2½.

Results:

1          Tim Stubbs & Howard Lockwood             Won 1 Up              

2          Mike Bower & Bobby Dhadli                     Lost 3&2   

3           Pete Long & John Cooke                           Won 3&2

4           Alan Addis & John Thompson                  Won 3&1

5           Ian Askew & John McNally                        Lost 1 Dn    

6           Richard Fowell & Bill Brogan                    Halved

7           Chris “Tiny” Holmes & Derek Little          Won 4&3

8          Les Watson & Steve Strachan                 Won 2&1 

The next Seniors match is the return home match vs Blankney and is next week on Thursday, April, 28th  

The new season of friendly match fixtures commenced at the end of March & will be played throughout the Summer & Autumn.

Unfortunately, our first home match Vs Radcliffe on Trent GC had to be called off on the morning of the match due to a covering of snow on the golf course which fell overnight.

A new date for this match is being sought & if agreeable to Radcliffe it will be rescheduled for later in the year.

Seniors Match vs Blankney (away) – Thursday, April 7th.

The Belton Park Seniors team travelled to Blankney GC for their first away match on Thursday, April 7th. The Blankney course was in very good condition, the greens a little slower than usual. Playing conditions were difficult as the weather was extremely windy & very cold with showers in the early part of the day. The match was played with great camaraderie and the Blankney team were excellent hosts.

Captain Tim Stubbs thanked Blankney for the excellent meal & their hospitality throughout the day.

The Blankney team’s home advantage just saw them through to a win by a narrow margin, beating the Belton Park team by the narrow margin of 4½ to 3½.

Results:

1          Tim Stubbs & Graham Secker           Lost 3&2              

2          Mike Bower & Steve Calvert              Lost 2 down   

3          Alan Addis & Graham Watkin            Won 2 up

4          Dave Burns & Ian Askew                   L ost 2 down

5          Dave Lewis & Derek Little                  Halved     

6          Martin Clarke & Pete Hancock           Lost 5&4

7          Pete Long & Chris ”Tiny” Holmes       Won 3&2

8         A lfie Kent & Colin Mason                    Won 3&2